Zero Days (2016)
Director
Alex Gibney
Main cast
Yossi Melman; Ralph Langner; Emad Kiyaei; Richard A. Clarke; Eric Chien
Genres
Documentary
Description
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iranâs nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.
Alex Gibney
Main cast
Yossi Melman; Ralph Langner; Emad Kiyaei; Richard A. Clarke; Eric Chien
Genres
Documentary
Description
Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iranâs nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.
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